Loyde Melvin Beers age 78 of Eastman WI died Saturday, February 25th 2017 at home with his family near him. Loyde was born June 10, 1938 to Francis and Leone (Nies) Beers.
Loyde was the third of four children, Ruth (Don), Leon (Ann) and Corrine (Joe). Loyde attended grade school in Wauzeka and finished high school in Seneca. After high school he farmed the family farm with his father, played in a band, hauled milk and drove school bus. Loyde was an avid ball player, playing for Slamas Bar. He also enjoyed hunting. His big passion was playing for the band Hank and the Night Owls which later became Loyde and the Night Owls. He married his high school sweetheart Patsy Kramer in June of 1960. They were blessed with 6 children, 12 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. They reside on the family farm. Loyde served as a Swiss Valley Farms Board Member for 35 years. As well as being the Community Club President in Eastman for many years.
Loyde is survived by his wife Patsy of 56 years, 3 sons Loyde (Penny). Bob (Sharon), Jim (special friend Sue) 3 daughters Judy (Tim), Sandy (fiancée Donnie), Debbie (special friend Jamie). Loyde is preceded in death by his parents, sister Ruth, brother Leon, daughter in law Vickie.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 1:00 PM at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Eastman, WI, Rev. Thomas Huff officiating with burial in the church cemetery.  Friends may call at the church on Saturday, from 9:00 AM until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Eastman Community Club, Eastman First Responders or the Eastman Fire Dept. 

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